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The Business News Headlines 20 November 2025

Different day but the same story on Wall Street and we'll start with that story. This is the Business News Headlines for Thursday the 20th of November and thank you for being with us. In other news, the delayed September jobs report is in and it did surprise. New news is in about that fatal UPS crash in Louisville. More Americans are shopping for bargains and that means good news from Walmart.  Significant donations to the Associated Press will allow the company to expand news services. Cracker Barrell shareholders took a vote about the company CEO and we’ll share the results. We’ve got news about the 30-year mortgage rate. We’ll check the numbers in The Wall Street Report and a story about men becoming the primary child caring parent. Let’s go.
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The award winning Insight on Business the News Hour with Michael Libbie is the only weekday business news podcast in the Midwest. The national, regional and some local business news along with long-form business interviews can be heard Monday - Friday. You can subscribe on  PlayerFM, Podbean, iTunes, Spotify, Stitcher or TuneIn Radio. And you can catch The Business News Hour Week in Review each Sunday Noon Central on News/Talk 1540 KXEL. The Business News Hour is a production of Insight Advertising, Marketing & Communications. You can follow us on Twitter @IoB_NewsHour...and on Threads @Insight_On_Business.

The Business News Headlines 18 November 2025

It was another awful day on Wall Street for a number of reasons and we'll start there. This is the Business News Headlines for Tuesday the 18th day of November, thanks for listening. In other news, we, like you, had issues this morning with some social media channels in particular X and we’ll share what happened. Meta wins….and we’ll tell you what they won. The US for years have told Americans not to trust banks in China…but the US government is not listening. We are getting clues as to what the Fed will or will not do next month.  Honda recalls thousands of vehicles. After a backlash Alabama will continue to offer PBS. We’ll check the numbers in The Wall Street Report and Google debuts a new AI tool.  Let’s go!
Thanks for listening!
The award winning Insight on Business the News Hour with Michael Libbie is the only weekday business news podcast in the Midwest. The national, regional and some local business news along with long-form business interviews can be heard Monday - Friday. You can subscribe on  PlayerFM, Podbean, iTunes, Spotify, Stitcher or TuneIn Radio. And you can catch The Business News Hour Week in Review each Sunday Noon Central on News/Talk 1540 KXEL. The Business News Hour is a production of Insight Advertising, Marketing & Communications. You can follow us on Twitter @IoB_NewsHour...and on Threads @Insight_On_Business.

The Business News Headlines 17 November 2025

Concerns about the job market and the Central Bank drove equities lower today and that is where we'll start.  This is the Business News Headlines for Monday the 17th day of November, thanks for listening. In other news, more people are falling behind on their utility bills…and why. Airlines are back as of today but some problems may linger.  The Ford Motor Company is showing off its new headquarters and it is massive. In another Ford story how about buying your next vehicle from Amazon? Job losses in October were the most in 20 years. We’ll check the numbers in The Wall Street Report and finally Novo Nordisk cuts the price on their popular diabetes and weight loss drugs.  Let’s go.
Thanks for listening!
The award winning Insight on Business the News Hour with Michael Libbie is the only weekday business news podcast in the Midwest. The national, regional and some local business news along with long-form business interviews can be heard Monday - Friday. You can subscribe on  PlayerFM, Podbean, iTunes, Spotify, Stitcher or TuneIn Radio. And you can catch The Business News Hour Week in Review each Sunday Noon Central on News/Talk 1540 KXEL. The Business News Hour is a production of Insight Advertising, Marketing & Communications. You can follow us on Twitter @IoB_NewsHour...and on Threads @Insight_On_Business.

The Business News Headlines 14 November 2025

It was a surprise announcement from Walmart and we kick things off with that story. This is the Business News Headlines for Friday the 14th day of November, thanks for being with us.  In other news, President Trump to welcome the Saudi Crown Prince with a lavish event on Tuesday. It was a fatigue crack in the Keystone Pipeline. The US Postal Service needs to grow revenue says the Postmaster General. Immigrants and commercial drivers licenses made the news. Ever heard of Polyworking? You will today. We’ll check on the numbers in The Wall Street Report.  And we’ll expand a bit about what the Hooters Restaurant chain was and what it is to become.  Let’s go!
Thanks for listening!
The award winning Insight on Business the News Hour with Michael Libbie is the only weekday business news podcast in the Midwest. The national, regional and some local business news along with long-form business interviews can be heard Monday - Friday. You can subscribe on  PlayerFM, Podbean, iTunes, Spotify, Stitcher or TuneIn Radio. And you can catch The Business News Hour Week in Review each Sunday Noon Central on News/Talk 1540 KXEL. The Business News Hour is a production of Insight Advertising, Marketing & Communications. You can follow us on Twitter @IoB_NewsHour...and on Threads @Insight_On_Business.

The Business News Headlines 12 November 2025

We were just talking about this in a production meeting. When will the SNAP cuts hit grocery stores?  We have an answer today. This is the Business News Headlines for Wednesday the 12th day of November, thanks for being with us. In other news, after nearly a two month long vacation House Members return to Washington. Actors Michael Caine and Matthew McConaughey strike an AI deal think…voices.  The last penny has been created…now what?  MSNBC is going away and it gets a new name. We’ll check the numbers in The Wall Street Report and what will the Fed do in December?  Cut or no cut in rates?  We’ll share what we know about the deep divisions forming at the Central Bank…let’s go!
Thanks for listening!
The award winning Insight on Business the News Hour with Michael Libbie is the only weekday business news podcast in the Midwest. The national, regional and some local business news along with long-form business interviews can be heard Monday - Friday. You can subscribe on  PlayerFM, Podbean, iTunes, Spotify, Stitcher or TuneIn Radio. And you can catch The Business News Hour Week in Review each Sunday Noon Central on News/Talk 1540 KXEL. The Business News Hour is a production of Insight Advertising, Marketing & Communications. You can follow us on Twitter @IoB_NewsHour...and on Threads @Insight_On_Business.

The Business News Headlines and More 4 November 2025

The Secretary of Transportation says that if the shutdown continues into next week there will be chaos.  This is the Business News Headlines for Tuesday the 4th day of November, election day here and yes, I'm running for re-election to my City Council seat. In other news, Denny’s is sold and is going private.  US Steel to invest billions in upgrading their facilities. In Paris a prosecutor is looking into TikTok and youth suicides.  A former Atlanta Hawks executive faces charges that he stole millions from the team. Chrysler is recalling thousands of Jeep vehicles worried about fire chances.  We’ll check the numbers in The Wall Street Report and the future of Pizza Hut made the news. For the conversation you’ll meet Rick Tollakson the CEO of Hubbell Realty, their many charitable donations, the issue of affordable housing and his new book.  But, first the news.
Thanks for listening!
The award winning Insight on Business the News Hour with Michael Libbie is the only weekday business news podcast in the Midwest. The national, regional and some local business news along with long-form business interviews can be heard Monday - Friday. You can subscribe on  PlayerFM, Podbean, iTunes, Spotify, Stitcher or TuneIn Radio. And you can catch The Business News Hour Week in Review each Sunday Noon Central on News/Talk 1540 KXEL. The Business News Hour is a production of Insight Advertising, Marketing & Communications. You can follow us on Twitter @IoB_NewsHour...and on Threads @Insight_On_Business.

The Business News Headlines 31 October 2025

Happy Halloween and be careful out there.  Today we kick off the Business News Headlines with a winning week on Wall Street and the company that helped make it happen. In other news, Nvidia courts South Korea and what that means. Disney content has gone dark on YouTube TV.  Michigan will get a hyperscale data center and it’s a big deal. Powder supplements from Sam’s club is making people sick and we’ll share the story. The government shutdown is having a major impact on the airline industry. Two federal judges have told the Trump administration it must use funds they have to fund SNAP. In housing news…Americans are “staying put” and what that means. We’ll check the numbers in The Wall Street Report and finally, fraud in the credit system made the news today.  Let’s go…
Thanks for listening!
The award winning Insight on Business the News Hour with Michael Libbie is the only weekday business news podcast in the Midwest. The national, regional and some local business news along with long-form business interviews can be heard Monday - Friday. You can subscribe on  PlayerFM, Podbean, iTunes, Spotify, Stitcher or TuneIn Radio. And you can catch The Business News Hour Week in Review each Sunday Noon Central on News/Talk 1540 KXEL. The Business News Hour is a production of Insight Advertising, Marketing & Communications. You can follow us on Twitter @IoB_NewsHour...and on Threads @Insight_On_Business.

The Business News Headlines 29 October 2025

Yes, the Fed did cut its prime lending rate today but then Chair Jerome Powell added some uncertainty to the future and that impacted the markets.  This is the Business News Headlines for Wednesday the 29th day of October, thanks for being with us. In other news, layoffs to begin at Paramount, who didn’t see this coming? Starbucks reported earnings today and what we learned.  Nvidia becomes the first company valued at five trillion dollars…but here too is a but.  Meanwhile an AI company says they are going to block kids from their chatbots and why. We’ll check the numbers from The Wall Street Report and CVS surprises Wall Street but its health care clinics seem to be a problem.  Let’s go…
Thanks for listening!
The award winning Insight on Business the News Hour with Michael Libbie is the only weekday business news podcast in the Midwest. The national, regional and some local business news along with long-form business interviews can be heard Monday - Friday. You can subscribe on  PlayerFM, Podbean, iTunes, Spotify, Stitcher or TuneIn Radio. And you can catch The Business News Hour Week in Review each Sunday Noon Central on News/Talk 1540 KXEL. The Business News Hour is a production of Insight Advertising, Marketing & Communications. You can follow us on Twitter @IoB_NewsHour...and on Threads @Insight_On_Business.
 

The Business News Headlines 21 October 2025

Faster, shorter answers for your Internet search is on the way...you can thank ChatGPT and Atlas.  This is the Business News Headlines for Tuesday the 21st day of October, thanks for being with us.  In other news, a former Amazon driver is suing the federal government and we’ll share why. Warner Brothers – Discovery making sounds that it is willing to part with some of the company. Third quarter sales over at Coca Cola rose and we’ll share why. Texas ranchers are not pleased with President Trump…so they say.  Good news coming from GM today. We’ll check the numbers in The Wall Street Report and Walmart suspends hiring of individuals who require an H-1B Visa…further constricting the job market.
Thanks for listening!
The award winning Insight on Business the News Hour with Michael Libbie is the only weekday business news podcast in the Midwest. The national, regional and some local business news along with long-form business interviews can be heard Monday - Friday. You can subscribe on  PlayerFM, Podbean, iTunes, Spotify, Stitcher or TuneIn Radio. And you can catch The Business News Hour Week in Review each Sunday Noon Central on News/Talk 1540 KXEL. The Business News Hour is a production of Insight Advertising, Marketing & Communications. You can follow us on Twitter @IoB_NewsHour...and on Threads @Insight_On_Business.
 

The Business News Headlines and Bridges of Iowa 20 October 2025

We start things off today with a quick story about why Wall Street had such a tremendous day. It's all about earnings and a huge dash of hope.  This is the Business News Headlines for Monday the 20th day of October, thanks for listening. In other news, Amazon cloud services experienced a major hiccup and we’ll share what we know.  Consumers are paying plenty for beef…and now the president thinks he has a solution.  Smoke pot and own a firearm?  The Supreme Court is about to weigh in on that topic.  China says the U.S. employed a cyber attack back in 2022. It’s becoming a major problem. Americans can no longer afford their vehicles. We’ll check the numbers in The Wall Street Report and Americans remain sour about job prospects. For the conversation you’ll meet Jeff Lamberti the Chairman of the non-profit long term substance abuse program, Bridges of Iowa.  But, first the news.
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The award winning Insight on Business the News Hour with Michael Libbie is the only weekday business news podcast in the Midwest. The national, regional and some local business news along with long-form business interviews can be heard Monday - Friday. You can subscribe on  PlayerFM, Podbean, iTunes, Spotify, Stitcher or TuneIn Radio. And you can catch The Business News Hour Week in Review each Sunday Noon Central on News/Talk 1540 KXEL. The Business News Hour is a production of Insight Advertising, Marketing & Communications. You can follow us on Twitter @IoB_NewsHour...and on Threads @Insight_On_Business.